In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Days swiftly come and go
I'm dreaming of her
She's seeing other guys
Emotions they stir
The sun is gone
The nights are long
And I am left while the tears fall
Did you think that I would cry
On the phone?
Do you know what it feels like
Being alone?
I'll find someone new
Swing, swing, swing from the tangles of
My heart is crushed by a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again
Wish cast into the sky
I'm moving on
Sweet beginnings to arise
She knows I was wrong
The notes are old
They bend, they fold
And so do I to a new love
Did you think that I would cry
On the phone?
Do you know what it feels like
Being alone?
I'll find someone new
Swing, swing, swing from the tangles of
My heart is crushed by a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again
Bury me
You thought your problems were gone
Carry me
Away, away, away
Swing, swing, swing from the tangles of
My heart is crushed by a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again
Swing, swing, swing from the tangles of
My heart is crushed by a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again
Swing, swing, swing from the tangles of
My heart is crushed by a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again
I'm dreaming of her
She's seeing other guys
Emotions they stir
The sun is gone
The nights are long
And I am left while the tears fall
Did you think that I would cry
On the phone?
Do you know what it feels like
Being alone?
I'll find someone new
Swing, swing, swing from the tangles of
My heart is crushed by a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again
Wish cast into the sky
I'm moving on
Sweet beginnings to arise
She knows I was wrong
The notes are old
They bend, they fold
And so do I to a new love
Did you think that I would cry
On the phone?
Do you know what it feels like
Being alone?
I'll find someone new
Swing, swing, swing from the tangles of
My heart is crushed by a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again
Bury me
You thought your problems were gone
Carry me
Away, away, away
Swing, swing, swing from the tangles of
My heart is crushed by a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again
Swing, swing, swing from the tangles of
My heart is crushed by a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again
Swing, swing, swing from the tangles of
My heart is crushed by a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again
Lyrics submitted by punkerchik06
Swing, Swing Lyrics as written by Tyson V Ritter Nick Don Wheeler
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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